ugagal07 Posted July 13, 2012 #1 Share Posted July 13, 2012 DH and I are in our late 20's looking for a NYE cruise. Narrowed it to 2 options below. 7 day - Dream Sails from Pt. Canaveral St. Thomas St. Martin Nassau 7 day - Legend Sails from Tampa Belize Cozumel Grand Cayman Roatan We've done the Legend on that route before and have been to Nassau several times. We're driving in since airfare is so high, so all the options from Miami are out, too far to drive. Pricing is about the same after figuring in gas and such. Thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xplor97 Posted July 13, 2012 #2 Share Posted July 13, 2012 I'd choose the Dream. We are sailing on her for the 2nd time this Oct...same ports as you listed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golfadj Posted July 13, 2012 #3 Share Posted July 13, 2012 The Dream like St Thomas and St Martin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefly333 Posted July 13, 2012 #4 Share Posted July 13, 2012 I would pick the Dream .. I prefer those ports, St. Marteen and St. Thomas.. go to St. Johns and make it special?? Eastern is almost always worth more than western when you price them out..and with this you also get a newer ship. Western is a dime a dozen. If you continue to cruise, you will be sick of that itinerary, but I do it .. because thats mostly what I can go out of the gulf. Tampa is the gulf .. same same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy0810 Posted July 13, 2012 #5 Share Posted July 13, 2012 I love the Western Caribbean route and ports so I would go with that one if you still have things you want to do in each port. However, if you want something new to experience, go the Dream Eastern. You'll be cruising...you can't go wrong either way. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sundiego Posted July 13, 2012 #6 Share Posted July 13, 2012 I would pick the Dream ... Western is a dime a dozen. If you continue to cruise, you will be sick of that itinerary, but I do it .. because thats mostly what I can go out of the gulf. Tampa is the gulf .. same same. My thoughts exactly!! Choose the Dream. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciera123 Posted July 13, 2012 #7 Share Posted July 13, 2012 I'd also choose the Dream. A newer ship always wins with me, plus, I really don't care for the western Caribbean except for Grand Cayman. We love to go to St Thomas so that we can head over to St John, my favorite place on earth. Last summer we did a catamaran over to St John/Honeymoon Bay. We swam into the beach from the cat and had a wonderful time. The crew was fablous on the Adventurer...:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samzgirl84 Posted July 13, 2012 #8 Share Posted July 13, 2012 If it were me, I'd take the Dream. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laumicmah Posted July 13, 2012 #9 Share Posted July 13, 2012 We hate Nassau and sea days (well DH hates sea days) so I'd pick the Legend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Cruisegirl6 Posted July 13, 2012 #10 Share Posted July 13, 2012 Honestly I been to all those islands except Roatan going on the Dream Sept 29th...but been there done it all... We also HATE Nassau but we also not like Cozumel and REALLY HATE Belitz how cruise lines can bring us to this port is beyond me its horrible (speaking from actual experiences there) I really like St. Maarten and Grand Cayman.... I have to say for us we go for the ship your only in port for just a few hours its the ship thats important at least to us and that is why we choose the Dream she is newer and bigger more to offer. She also going through a refurbishment on Sept 8th for two weeks for her public areas which is nice and they will add punchliners comedy also. We also prefer the extra sea day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ialuvsphil Posted July 13, 2012 #11 Share Posted July 13, 2012 We were on the Dream on June 2nd, same itinerary and loved it so much we are thinking of booking it again for NYE too! Great ship and ports and wonderful crew! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrFunInTheSun Posted July 13, 2012 #12 Share Posted July 13, 2012 The Dream. Especially since you've cruised the Legend before. Plus the Dream is newer, cool ports and less of a drive. Win win all around. Have a great new years cruise! You'll have a blast. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk. Please excuse typographical errors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrpayroll Posted July 13, 2012 #13 Share Posted July 13, 2012 The Dream like St Thomas and St Martin. I will " second this ". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramrac Posted July 13, 2012 #14 Share Posted July 13, 2012 DH and I are in our late 20's looking for a NYE cruise. Narrowed it to 2 options below. 7 day - Dream Sails from Pt. Canaveral St. Thomas St. Martin Nassau 7 day - Legend Sails from Tampa Belize Cozumel Grand Cayman Roatan We've done the Legend on that route before and have been to Nassau several times. We're driving in since airfare is so high, so all the options from Miami are out, too far to drive. Pricing is about the same after figuring in gas and such. Thoughts? I'd choose the Dream. Have had my fare share of the western itinerary, but if you haven't they are fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWcruisers Posted July 13, 2012 #15 Share Posted July 13, 2012 Dream goes into Drydock in September to get the 2.0 upgrades, so that is definitely my top pick. I loved the ship already and now it's going to be even better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galatz Posted July 13, 2012 #16 Share Posted July 13, 2012 If you can extend your trip a bit and do Disney/Universal definitely do Port Canaveral. Otherwise it depends on if you are a beach person or not. The Port Canaveral once has a lot of beach type ports, the Tampa one has a bunch of other great excursion places Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruzinScotty Posted July 13, 2012 #17 Share Posted July 13, 2012 Will you be in port on either itinerary on New Year's Day? Just a thought, that's pretty much a world-wide holiday. Though you been to most of the ports before, if one itinerary has a sea day on New Year's; that might be best. The port options that day may be severely limited. It's been awhile, but it was that way in Cozumel on New Year's Day a few years back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkrock7 Posted July 13, 2012 #18 Share Posted July 13, 2012 I've not been to the eastern ports excepting nassau, but I find the western ports you mentioned to be a great time, especially if you are younger, more adventurous type of folks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fergusonvt Posted July 13, 2012 #19 Share Posted July 13, 2012 Haven't been on either ship but love the Eastern Caribbean ports. I didn't care for the Western as well. So my pick would be the dream. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DebBrown Posted July 13, 2012 #20 Share Posted July 13, 2012 I agree, the Dream. Then again, I have done the Western my last few cruises and after the upcoming one in December, I am done with this side of Florida for a while. :) I am only an hour from the port of Tampa so it's been ease more than anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Banditswife Posted July 13, 2012 #21 Share Posted July 13, 2012 DH and I are in our late 20's looking for a NYE cruise. Narrowed it to 2 options below. 7 day - Dream Sails from Pt. Canaveral St. Thomas St. Martin Nassau 7 day - Legend Sails from Tampa Belize Cozumel Grand Cayman Roatan We've done the Legend on that route before and have been to Nassau several times. We're driving in since airfare is so high, so all the options from Miami are out, too far to drive. Pricing is about the same after figuring in gas and such. Thoughts? I'd choose the Dream, since you have already done the Legend route. We did Legend last year, Doing Dream but Western route this year. Enjoy whatever you choose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkyMaster Posted July 13, 2012 #22 Share Posted July 13, 2012 I too, have done both of those ships, and itineraries a bunch of times, but if I was 20 something, I'd probably prefer "Dream" as there is a lot more to do aboard this relatively new, larger ship. Yep, it's more crowded, but with a little bit of planning, you can avoid the majority of the crowds. Having said all that, Tampa is a much easier port to embark/disembark at. Legend is a GREAT, "Spirit Class" ship, which is much less crowded, and much easier to get around on. I personally, love sea days, and would enjoy either cruise. Looks like a "win-win" situation to me. :rolleyes: "SKY" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinkdiamonddolly Posted July 13, 2012 #23 Share Posted July 13, 2012 After my last cruise on the Legend, I would defiantly pick the Dream and it has nothing to do with the ports. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katiel53 Posted July 13, 2012 #24 Share Posted July 13, 2012 Eastern on Dream any time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usafchick1980 Posted July 13, 2012 #25 Share Posted July 13, 2012 I would go with the Dream..love St Thomas and St Martin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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